Relationship between sustainable operations practices and performance: a meta-analysis

Marina D’Agostini, Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves Tondolo, Maria Emilia Camargo, Angela Isabel dos Santos Dullius, Rosana da Rosa Portella Tondolo and Suzana Leitão Russo

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2017, vol. 66, issue 8, 1020-1042

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between sustainable operations practices (SOP) and performance. Design/methodology/approach - This study was conducted through a systematic literature review followed by a meta-analysis of correlations. Findings - In the results, 14 of the relationships examined showed a positive relationship and 12 the presence of moderators. The study findings indicate that contingency affects the relationship between SOPs and performance. Research limitations/implications - The research presented in this paper is mainly limited to databases that were searched. Among the quantitative articles selected from the databases, many did not have the data needed to conduct the meta-analysis, which may have limited the results of this study. Practical implications - Using the results of this study, practitioners can become aware of to the occurrence of moderating factors in the relationships, which can range from interference from other practices and variables to characteristics of the organization itself or the market in which organizations operate. Originality/value - This study uses a multidimensional approach for both SOP and performance. This approach allowed a more complete and comprehensive result, showing how these SOPs influence the different categories of performance, expanding the understanding of the relationship between practices and performance.

Keywords: Performance; Relationships; Meta-analysis; Correlations; Sustainable operations practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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